# Distance from Dubai (DXB) to Zaranj (ZAJ)

> 901 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 901 km / 560 mi / 486 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 227° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Afghanistan
- **Time difference**: +0.5h (When it's 17:45 in Dubai, it's 18:15 in Zaranj)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,538 ft (ZAJ is higher than DXB)

## Airports

### [Dubai International Airport (DXB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dxb-dubai-dubai-international-airport/1ef266df-80aa-62e4-ac59-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMDB
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 25.250000, 55.360000
- Elevation: 34 ft

### [Zaranj Airport (ZAJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zaj-zaranj-zaranj-airport/1ef266df-7901-6aa6-b755-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zaranj, Afghanistan
- ICAO: OAZJ
- Timezone: Asia/Kabul
- Coordinates: 30.970000, 61.870000
- Elevation: 1,572 ft

## Route notes

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:45 in Dubai, it's 18:15 in Zaranj.

## Related

- [Dubai International Airport (DXB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dxb-dubai-dubai-international-airport/1ef266df-80aa-62e4-ac59-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zaranj Airport (ZAJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zaj-zaranj-zaranj-airport/1ef266df-7901-6aa6-b755-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)